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Sseumbagwi Kimchi (Bitter Herb Kimchi)
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Sseumbagwi Kimchi (Bitter Herb Kimchi)

A 4-serving sseumbagwi kimchi with auto-scaling for balanced bitter-savory flavor.

Prep 45minCook 5min4 servings
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Instructions

  1. 1

    Trim dark root ends and soak sseumbagwi in cold water for 20 minutes to mellow bitterness.

  2. 2

    Salt for 15 minutes, rinse lightly, and drain thoroughly.

  3. 3

    Mix chili flakes, fish sauce, garlic, ginger, rice paste, and plum syrup into a thick seasoning.

  4. 4

    Add herb and 4 cm scallion pieces, coating evenly from roots to leaves.

  5. 5

    Pack tightly into a container and ferment at room temperature for 5 hours.

  6. 6

    Refrigerate for 1 day before tasting; peak flavor is around day 3.

Tips

If too bitter, change soaking water once more.
Plum syrup softens both bitterness and salinity.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
58
kcal
Protein
3
g
Carbs
8
g
Fat
2
g

Adjust Servings

2servings
servings

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